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Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones Gets Army Bid, PI Special, Mysterious Drones Over Base, DJI 04 Unit Leaked
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones wins the Army SRR program, a special deal on our courses, more mysterious drones flying over bases, and lastly,…
Tulsa Fire Department Makes History with Largest-Ever Drone Response to Chemical Fire
The Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) deployed its most extensive drone operation to date, utilizing seven simultaneous drones to combat a dangerous petroleum tank farm fire at AXEL Royal facility in West Tulsa. This groundbreaking emergency response showcased the department’s advanced…
US Drone Makers Leverage ‘Battle-Tested in Ukraine’ Claims Despite Limited Combat Success
American drone makers, such as Skydio and Anduril, are increasingly using Ukraine’s battlefield as a marketing tool to secure lucrative Department of Defense contracts, raising questions about the ethics and effectiveness of this promotional strategy. In a well-researched Kyiv Independent…
Red Cat Unseats Skydio to Win U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Drone Contract
In a significant shift in the military drone landscape, Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) has won the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract, succeeding previous contract holder Skydio. The company’s Black Widow drone system, developed by…
Drone Ban Update, Skydio Buys GoPro Patents, DJI Enterprise Leak
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week: a Chinese drone ban update, Skydio buys a whole bunch of GoPro patents, and lastly, a DJI Enterprise prototype that leaked after a crash. Let’s get…
Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions
In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) through unconventional channels. The Backroom Deal It…
Stefanik as UN Ambassador: A New Chapter in US-China Drone Relations
In a significant diplomatic development, President-elect Donald Trump has offered Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the position of UN Ambassador, a move that could reshape the global drone industry. The appointment of this outspoken critic of Chinese technology firms signals potential…
Skydio Buys 114 Patent Assets From GoPro in Major Drone Industry Move
In a significant development for the drone industry, Skydio has acquired 114 US patent assets from action camera giant GoPro. The transaction, recorded by the US Patent and Trademark Office in October 2024, marks one of the largest patent deals…
Weekly UAS News Update: Skydio, DJI vs DoD, Michigan Lawsuit, Goggles N3
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Skydio sanctions by China, the Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators versus the University of Michigan lawsuit, more information on the DJI lawsuit, and new possibly DJI…
NYPD Expands Drone Program: Police Cars to Carry Emergency Response Drones
The New York Police Department is advancing its Drone as First Responder program into its third phase, announcing plans to equip police vehicles with drones for rapid emergency response. This expansion marks a significant evolution in how the NYPD deploys…
US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After Chinese Sanctions
Skydio, America’s largest drone manufacturer and a vital supplier to Ukraine’s military, is grappling with an unprecedented supply chain crisis after Beijing imposed sweeping sanctions, blocking access to essential components, according to the Financial Times. Supply Chain Disruption Threatens Operations…
DJI Goggles N3 Spotted in Philippines, European Pricing Revealed
A new DJI Neo product has surfaced in the Philippines, giving us our first look at the upcoming DJI Goggles N3. Industry insider Jasper Ellens discovered product listings revealing European pricing for both the standalone goggles and a motion fly…